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OUR MONTHLY QUESTION

Georgene
(June ‘19)
responded to our question, “If I
could talk to my younger self, I would say….” She wrote, “I would tell my
younger self, ‘Calm down and think about what you really want.
Stop creating a fantasy version of events that result in ”should
have and could have” self- talk. Concentrate on what
really happened, take responsibility for your part and make new
choices to get you where you want to be. Don’t wimp out!’

Actually, that is what I did when I started therapy and spiritual direction in my late thirties into my early forties. I’ve done quite well for the last twenty years or more.”

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Linda
Rosenthal (June ‘19) has
this comment on the topic of talking to one’s younger self.
“Ah…I could write a novel on the
subject. I would begin telling my young self about that ritual
that our women’s group used to do at the end of our meetings.
(Remember, Frances?) We would say the words, ‘You are
so-and-so, daughter of (fill-in-the-blank,) and you are perfect just
as you are.’ As I recall, we would gently touch another’s
forehead chakra as we said the words. That is where I would
start with my younger self.

Then, I
would tell her that she can get that electronics degree that she
wants. She doesn’t need to be a man to accomplish it, despite what
others are telling her.

I would talk
about the challenges that she will face and how I would be there for
her throughout them. I would also tell her to consider the
military as an option. Maybe that would help with her confidence
problem. I would tell her that someday she will have
confidence, but seek it sooner through counseling.

I would hug
her, a lot. I can’t talk about this anymore, I’m starting
to tear up. Sorry.”

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“If I could talk to my
younger self, I would say…” will continue and a new call
to sharing will join it: “If you were trapped in a TV show
for a month, which TV show would it be and why?”

Like the RCA dog, Nipper, in the old ads of the 40s and 50s, Ninepatch has our ears cocked for your response!